Chef De Partie South Indian

SG Oasis; Varanasi; On-site; INR 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

SG Oasis in Varanasi is seeking an experienced culinary professional specialized in South Indian cuisine to lead production for catering and large-volume events. The role demands hands-on mastery of authentic dishes and the ability to manage busy kitchen operations efficiently.

You will oversee day-to-day production, ensure consistency in taste and presentation, and coordinate with senior chefs for planning. Relocation to Varanasi is welcome for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 510 years of relevant experience in South Indian cuisine.
• Strong hands-on expertise in authentic South Indian cooking.
• Experience in catering, bulk food production, central kitchen or high-volume food operations preferred.
• Should be capable of independently handling South Indian food production.
• Strong knowledge of South Indian breakfast and main-course preparations.
• Experience in large-scale events / wedding catering / institutional catering will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, safety and kitchen SOPs.
• Hotel Management / Culinary qualification preferred.
• Candidates willing to relocate to Varanasi are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute authentic South Indian cuisine as per established recipes and quality standards.
• Handle bulk food production for catering operations and large-volume events.
• Independently manage assigned kitchen sections and ensure smooth day-to-day production.
• Prepare South Indian breakfast, main-course and specialty dishes as required.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portioning and food quality.
• Coordinate with the Sous Chef / Executive Chef for daily production planning and requirements.
• Ensure proper mise-en-place and timely preparation of food.
• Monitor food wastage, portion control and basic food-cost parameters.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, sanitation and food safety.
• Guide and supervise Commis Chefs and other junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure proper storage, handling and rotation of food ingredients.
• Support menu preparation and execution for catering events and large-volume requirements.

Skills

South Indian cuisine

Catering

Bulk food production

High-volume operations

Kitchen hygiene

Education

Hotel Management / Culinary qualification

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• * Prepare and execute authentic South Indian cuisine as per established recipes and quality standards.
• * Handle bulk food production for catering operations and large-volume events.
• * Independently manage assigned kitchen sections and ensure smooth day-to-day production.
• * Prepare South Indian breakfast, main-course and specialty dishes as required.
• * Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portioning and food quality.
• * Coordinate with the Sous Chef / Executive Chef for daily production planning and requirements.
• * Ensure proper mise-en-place and timely preparation of food.
• * Monitor food wastage, portion control and basic food-cost parameters.
• * Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, sanitation and food safety.
• * Guide and supervise Commis Chefs and other junior kitchen staff.
• * Ensure proper storage, handling and rotation of food ingredients.
• * Support menu preparation and execution for catering events and large-volume requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• * 510 years of relevant experience in South Indian cuisine.
• * Strong hands-on expertise in authentic South Indian cooking.
• * Experience in catering, bulk food production, central kitchen or high-volume food operations preferred.
• * Should be capable of independently handling South Indian food production.
• * Strong knowledge of South Indian breakfast and main-course preparations.
• * Experience in large-scale events / wedding catering / institutional catering will be an advantage.
• * Good knowledge of food hygiene, safety and kitchen SOPs.
• * Hotel Management / Culinary qualification preferred.
• * Candidates willing to relocate to Varanasi are encouraged to apply.

Compensation:

40,000 50,000 per month, depending on experience and suitability.

Location:

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh